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A company called K2 CNC in Anaheim, CA made mine. They went out of business a few years ago but emerged as Velox CNC that is in business today at http://www.veloxcncrouters.com/#!shop/cfvg The one that I have most closely resembles the 36W except mine is 39"x25"x6" in travel and I hav...

I have a CNC router that I have been using for over 10 years and have been using Vetric software for the last 4 years. I think Vcarve is definitely the most cost effective way to get started with an integrated CAD/CAM suite. I use Aspire which is kind of expensive but is great for 3D rendering. I us...

Extension table alignment is a concern for me as well. I thought it would be corrected when I upgraded from the 510 to the 520 but it didn't work out that way. I still can't get consistent fence alignment on the extension table (within .005"). So that is a consideration of killing two birds wit...

Dusty, I assume you are getting the Double Tilt to allow under the table shaping and routing. I also would like the additional safety of putting the cutter under the table but I am considering the Speed Increaser even though I have a PowerPro because it is a lower cost and easier implemented alterna...

Everett, thanks for the great procedure and explanation. Since the flatness of the MDF (.018"/ft) is an integral part of your process and most dial indicators measure to .001", what reading variances should be acceptable during your procedure?

I am a woodslicer fan. Best at re-sawing but I hardly ever take it off even though it is not perfect for every cut, it supports everything I do.

I like shellac as a sanding seal, a first coat prior to a water based poly and as a final coat on some projects. The durability issue has been addressed by Royal Lac http://www.shellacfinishes.com/videos-2/ . I used it on my last project and the claims have been supported. Not as tough as poly but a...

Ed, I think you are right on. As long as the customers tolerate this kind of service it will continue. The ones on the tail end of the minimum order don't have a long wait but if you are on the front end like I was last year, it takes 12 weeks or more. Most businesses can't get away with this but we...

I have been using these on my router table for a couple of years. I think they are great. I also made an add-on track for the shopsmith 520 fence so I can swap them over to the table saw for rip cuts.

The problem is probably one of three things. 1) The tension is too tight, you should be able to depress the belts about 1/8". 2) The belts tensions are not balanced, that is the belt on the motor is much looser or tighter than the upper one. 3) Or you have one of the belts misaligned, its easy ...